This tender invites bids for the supply of 3,000 piercing connectors (95-16mm²) to be delivered on a Free Consignee Stores (FCS) basis at Regional Store HESCO Hyderabad, MCPL Workshop Jamshoro, and Nawabshah. Issued by Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO), this procurement falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category and is intended for the financial year 2025-26 in Hyderabad, Sindh. The scope includes manufacturing and delivery of piercing connectors conforming to Specification No. DDS-82:2007 (amended to date). The supplier is responsible for loading and unloading at the consignee stores. The delivery period is 90 days from the purchase order date. The procurement process follows the Public Procurement Rule 36(a) Single Stage One Envelope procedure. Bidders must be registered manufacturers or prequalified suppliers with HESCO or DISCOs, registered with FBR, and on the Active Taxpayers List. Prototype approval from the Chief Engineer (S&S) NGC is mandatory if applicable, with testing at approved labs. The tender requires submission of a bid security of PKR 23,000 and a performance security of 5% of the contract price. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories and maintain active FBR registration. The bid validity period is 120 days. The supplier must provide a 12-month warranty from the date of supply completion, covering repair or replacement of defective goods at their own cost. The supplier must also comply with all tax obligations and provide necessary documentation including inspection certificates and country of origin certificates. The submission deadline is **12th February 2026 at 11:00 AM**, with bid opening at 11:45 AM the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically on the EPADS portal, with a hard copy also delivered to the Manager Material Management, HESCO, Room No. 237, 2nd Floor, Wapda Offices Complex, Hussainabad, Hyderabad. The supplier should note that liquidated damages of 2% per month up to 10% of the contract price apply for late delivery. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the prototype approval requirements and ensure timely submission of prototype samples to avoid delays. Also, verify the bid security format and validity to prevent disqualification. Always cross-check the tax registration status on the FBR Active Taxpayers List before submission to ensure eligibility.